Is Cats Drunk on Copper a good place to start with Current 93?

Yes, Cats Drunk on Copper is recommended as a starting point for new Current 93 listeners. A haunting exploration of despair, blending neofolk elements with ritualistic layers and evocative, poetic narratives. By the time 'Cats Drunk on Copper' was released in 2001, Current 93 had established themselves as a pivotal force in the neofolk movement following their seminal album 'Thunder Perfect Mind' in 1992. This album continued their artistic evolution, showcasing David Tibet's distinct lyrical style and thematic preoccupations with death and spirituality while also experimenting with soundscapes that reflect a growing complexity in their music.

Who is Cats Drunk on Copper for?

Cats Drunk on Copper works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, haunting soundscapes for introspection and wave-like flow of emotions.

How many songs are on Cats Drunk on Copper?

Cats Drunk on Copper has 18 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Cats Drunk on Copper

Current 93 · 2001

77 min · 18 tracks · neofolk

A haunting exploration of despair, blending neofolk elements with ritualistic layers and evocative, poetic narratives.

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Twilight Twilight Nihil Nihil Start here — This opening track sets an atmospheric tone, layering melancholic melodies with Tibet's ethereal vocal delivery, establishing the themes of existential reflection that permeate the album.
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Black Flowers Please — This song encapsulates the album's darker motifs through its vivid lyrics and haunting instrumentation, highlighting Tibet's ability to weave personal grief into broader existential questions.
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The Bloodbells Chime — With its unsettling imagery and repetitive structure, this track illustrates the eerie quality of Tibet's songwriting while echoing the themes of death and rebirth that resonate throughout the album.
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The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of This World — This lengthy piece showcases a rich tapestry of sound and emotion, reflecting Tibet's poetic prowess and his ability to create immersive auditory landscapes filled with both beauty and despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with varied pacing
haunting soundscapes for introspection
wave-like flow of emotions
immersive late-night listening experience
ethereal vocals for deep reflection

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification tracks
prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — The album showcases ambitious themes, solidifying the band's underground influence.
Themes: haunted landscapes· personal mythology
Career context: By the time 'Cats Drunk on Copper' was released in 2001, Current 93 had established themselves as a pivotal force in the neofolk movement following their seminal album 'Thunder Perfect Mind' in 1992. This album continued their artistic evolution, showcasing David Tibet's distinct lyrical style and thematic preoccupations with death and spirituality while also experimenting with soundscapes that reflect a growing complexity in their music.
Stylistic neighbors: Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation

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Tracklist

1 Twilight Twilight Nihil Nihil Start here 5:03
2 Calling for Vanished Faces I 1:33
3 The Death of the Corn 5:47
4 Horsey 8:47
5 The Descent of Long Satan and Babylon 3:15
6 In the Heart of the Wood and What I Found There 2:45
7 Be 0:48
8 Black Flowers Please 4:19
9 Mary Waits in Silence 3:03
10 Calling for Vanished Faces II 4:13
11 Since Yesterday 3:19
12 The Blue Gates of Death 4:15
13 The Bloodbells Chime 3:45
14 All the World Makes Great Blood 3:40
15 The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of This World 4:49
16 Dormition and Dominion / So: This Empire Is Nothing / This Shining Shining World 9:22
17 A Sadness Song 4:30
18 Happy Birthday 4:23